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With Respiratory Viruses Circulating, All Bay Area Health Officers Recommend Actions to Stay Healthy for the Holidays

Get vaccinated, stay home if sick, test for COVID-19 symptoms, and wear quality masks indoors for a healthy winter.

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Temporary eviction protections for renters May through August 2023

Tenants suffering pandemic-related hardships who are unable to pay rent in May, June, July or August 2023, may defer their rent obligations from May until September 1. Use resources to ask questions of Rent Board or apply for grants to cover shortfall.

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As cases of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 rise, use simple tools to protect yourself, others for the holidays

Vaccines and boosters protect you from COVID-19 and flu. Use everyday tools like wearing a tight-fitting mask, staying home when sick. Dec. 17 clinic in Berkeley offers opportunity for kids and adults to get COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

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With Respiratory Viruses Circulating, 12 Bay Area Health Officials Recommend Actions to Stay Healthy for the Holidays

Take steps to stay healthy this season

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Get new booster to strengthen your defenses against COVID-19, including Omicron

The current booster is "bivalent," fighting older and newer variants. Masking, testing, isolation, and quarantine also reduce your risk. 

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As COVID cases and hospitalizations rise, Bay Area Health Officers urge masking indoors and use of other tools

Use N95, KN95 or even surgical masks under cloth to protect yourself and others. Stay up to date on vaccinations and test quickly to take advantage of medications now available.

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Vaccination, boosters still recommended for restaurants, gyms and events as requirements removed

Staying up to date on boosters and using high quality masks provide essential protection

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City of Berkeley, Alameda County align with state guidance to allow schools to decide whether to require masks

Effective March 12, mask requirements become strong recommendations in K-12 and childcare settings